Salina, KS vs Salisbury, NC
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Salina
81.1
#52 nationally
Salisbury
66.6
#1526 nationally
Salina leads in crime level (13.5 vs 26.3). Salina leads in average commute (14.2 min vs 21.8 min). Salina leads in walk score (39 vs 27).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Salina, KS | Salisbury, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 81.1 (#52) | 66.6 (#1526) |
| Population | 45,792 | 36,319 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $178,837 | $284,346 |
| Median Household Income | $56,945 | $48,888 |
| Average Commute | 14.2 min | 21.8 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | 27 |
| Crime Level | 13.5 | 26.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 90 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+31.6 | R+35.9 |
B-
81.1 Score
Salina, KS
Small Kansas city with local appeal
Median Home
$178,837
Population
45,792
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
39
Midwest
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D
66.6 Score
Salisbury, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$284,346
Population
36,319
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
27
Southeast
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